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Description: Van Kerkwijk, situated at the Nes 41 just behind Dam square, is a classic Amsterdam cafe and restaurant where you can eat and drink from early in the morning till late in the evening. Van Kerkwijk sisters have chosen a personal approach. That's why a menu doesn't exist and your options are presented at the table by your waiter.
Van Kerkwijk stands for quality food and drinks in an urban atmosphere. Characteristic, easy going, value for money. You feel at home between the regular customers who keep returning for the varied menu and the relax atmosphere.
Van Kerkwijk doesn't take reservations, walk in for a table or wait at the bar with a good beer or wine.

It is wasn't for the previous reviews we would never have thought of going here, but we were glad we did. Just out of the way down a small street, very nice inside and the food was fantastic. However no menu on show, the waitress tells you the menu.

Good value but a little bit on the dearer side for other places but well worth it. However it gets busy very quickly.

Visited November 2013

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one of the best places to have a dutch meal in Amsterdam. i've been going there since 2008. cuzy atmosphere. tables are limited and small. the places is always busy so expect to wait on the bar for a while.food is awsome and prices are moderate.what amazes me is how small the kitchen is!!!a must visit resturant in Amsterdam

Visited November 2013

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damgirl72

Vancouver, Canada

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“Tasty”

Reviewed November 14, 2013

We ate here two nights in a row, early in order to get a seat. On Saturday night, the restaurant was full by 6:30 but on Sunday night it was much emptier and the few patrons seemed local. We were even earlier on Sunday night and the dinner menu wasn't fully developed yet. The food on offer were variations of the previous night's meals. But both nights the food was delicious, the service was excellent, the atmosphere was fun. Loved it. The mussels cooked in garlic oil were the tastiest mussels I've ever had.

Visited October 2013

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arkrull

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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“Restaurant Near Dam Square”

Reviewed November 13, 2013

All the reviews were right on target. Small, bustling restaurant with friendly efficient staff. Since the menu changes daily, you could go several times during your stay and have unique, tasty foods each time. Just remember, it is small with first come first serve so avoid peak meal time. We arrived before 7pm (early Oct) and we're seated right away.

Visited October 2013

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